Устройство для факсимильной связи

Устройство для коррекции плотности распределения амплитуд видеосигнала

Устройство плоскостной развертки факсимильного аппарата

FACSIMILE TRANSMITTER HAVING IMPROVED RESPONSE

Устройство для формирования видеосигнала фототелеграфного аппарата

Устройство считывания информации с фотопленки

Устройство подключения трансформаторной подстанции трехпрограммного проводного вещания

Светомодулирующее устройсто

ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКИЙ ТЕЛЕСКОП

DIGITAL DEVICE OF VIDEO INSPECTION

CLOSE CONTACT TYPE COLOR IMAGE SENSOR

PURPOSE: A close contact type color image sensor is provided to prevent a photoelectric conversion layer from being damaged by masking individual electrodes and etching a photoelectric layer and a transparent electrode. CONSTITUTION: A transparent electrode(14) and a photoelectric conversion layer(15) are respectively separated in the same size as an upper individual electrode(16). An insulating layer(17) has a contact hole in order to connect the upper individual electrode(16) and the leader lines of the individual electrode(16). Plural photoelectric conversion devices are formed with a light cutoff layer(13), the transparent layer(14), the upper individual electrode(16), and the photoelectric conversion layer(15) on a glass substrate(11). COPYRIGHT 2000 KIPO ...

NON-LINEAR, MULTI-SPEED, BI-DIRECTIONAL FACSIMILE SUBSCAN DRIVE CONTROL

The bi-directional facsimile subscan drive control can be operated at a number of desired subscan speeds and provides for the rapid return of the scan head (13). A single, bidirectional permanent magnet synchronous motor is operated as a stepping motor to provide the driving force needed at the various subscan speeds and for the return of the scan head to the start position. This is accomplished without the use of any clutches or the use of different gearing for different speeds. The control permits the use of a suitable return speed for the scan head while still providing for a sufficient number of steps for each scan for the production of an acceptable copy. Copyright 1997 KIPO ...

Light guide and image reading apparatus

A light guide includes: a body which is a light-transmitting member and has light incidence surfaces as two end surfaces in a longitudinal direction and a light output surface which is one of side surfaces extending in the longitudinal direction; and light absorbing members which are provided on the light output surface or at least one, adjacent to the light output surface, of the side surfaces of the body and have a function of absorbing light that shines on the body from outside the body.

Sensor integrated circuit

Provided is a sensor integrated circuit capable of reducing a signal transmission time from a sensor circuit to a signal processing time without impairing the accuracy of a final value. The sensor circuit 13 has an output resistance Rs, and includes an output 13 a connected to a signal line 19 and a pixel 21 for an image sensor. A signal processing circuit 15 is connected to the output of the sensor circuit 13 via the signal line 19 . The signal processing circuit 15 a includes an input 16 a having a first input capacitance value, and processes a signal received via the signal line 19 from the sensor circuit 13 . A charging circuit 17 includes an output 17 a and an input 17 b connected to the signal line 19 . The output 17 a has an output resistance R 2 smaller than the output resistance Rs, and the input 17 b has an input capacitance value smaller than the first input capacitance value. The charging circuit 17 starts charging to the signal line 19 via the output 17 a in response to a potential V COL at the input 17 b , and ends charging at time t 2 before time t 1 being an end point of a driving period T DRV .

Image reading apparatus and image forming apparatus

An image reading apparatus includes a light guide arranged between a light source and a document. The light guide has a light incident surface at a side of the light source, light from the light source, is incident, a first light emitting surface at a side of the document, a second light emitting surface different from the first light emitting surface, a first reflecting surface between the first and second light emitting surfaces, a second reflecting surface between the light incident surface and the second light emitting surface, and a third reflecting surface facing the second reflecting surface. The first reflecting surface reflects light toward the first light emitting surface. The second reflecting surface reflects light toward one of the second light emitting surface and the first and third reflecting surfaces. The third reflecting surface reflects light toward the second light emitting surface or the first reflecting surface.

Image sensor unit and image reading apparartus

A configuration is adopted in which an image sensor unit includes: a sensor substrate on which a plurality of photoelectric conversion elements are mounted; a light source that includes light-emitting elements and is for illuminating a document; a light guide that guides light from the light source from one end face in a longitudinal direction and linearly illuminates the document; a rod lens array imaging reflected light from the document on the sensor substrate; and a frame attaching each of these, and in which the frame detachably includes a spacer provided in proximity to the light source, and the spacer includes a light shielding roof elongated so as to cover the light source and the end of the light guide.

Display device

A liquid crystal display device 1 has a liquid crystal display panel 11 that includes an optical sensor element 4 and a protection plate 21 that protects the liquid crystal display panel 11 . The protection plate 21 and the liquid crystal display panel 11 are arranged with an air layer 25 therebetween. Between the liquid crystal display panel 11 and the protection plate 21 , lens arrays 23 and 24 that form an image with light emitted from the liquid crystal display panel 11 as an erect image on a surface of the protection plate 21 and that forms, when an original 30 is placed on the protection plate 21 , an image with reflected light of light irradiated onto the original 30 as an erect image on the optical sensor element 4 are provided. Thus, a display device having an image reading function that can protect the display panel and that can suppress lowering of resolution of a read out image and lowering of the display quality of a displayed image is provided.

Image reading apparatus and controlling method thereof

An image reading apparatus which supports a both-side scan mode and a controlling method thereof. The image reading apparatus includes: an automatic paper transfer unit which automatically transfers a papers; a first scanning unit which comprises a first light source and scans a first side of the paper; a second scanning unit which comprises a second light source and scans a second side of the paper; and a controller which controls the first and second light sources to be alternately lit on a plurality of times within a cycle of a preset signal when the paper is transferred to the automatic paper transfer unit.

Indicia reading terminal including optical filter

Embodiments of the present invention comprise an indicia reading terminal that is operatively configured to decode visible and non-visible decodable indicia. The terminal can comprise an excitation illumination module for illuminating the decodable indicia with light that has a wavelength selected so as to permit the decodable indicia to emit light. The terminal can also comprise a filter module with an optical filter that has filter regions configured to pass certain wavelengths of light. The terminal can also comprise an image sensor module with an image sensor located so as to receive light emitted from the decodable indicia from the filter region.

Image reading apparatus and image forming apparatus

An image reading apparatus includes a LED that emits white light, a light guiding body, and a photoelectric conversion element. The light guiding body is disposed along the main scanning direction. The light guiding body includes an incident surface, a plurality of groove portions, an emission surface, and a scattering portion. The incident surface is formed on one end in a longitudinal direction, faces the light emitting surface of the LED that emits white light, and receives incident light that is emitted from the light emitting surface. The plurality of groove portions is formed on the incident surface and is formed concentrically to the center of the incident surface. The emission surface is formed along the main scanning direction. The scattering portion scatters light and includes a plurality of prisms. The scattering portion is opposed to the light emitting surface and is disposed along the main scanning direction.

User interface feedback using scanner light source

An image forming apparatus includes a scanning region and a user interface region adjacent to the scanning region. In the user interface, a first illuminated indicator corresponds to a function of the image forming apparatus. A light source is operable to illuminate an object in the scanning region. A first light conveying member is coupled to the illuminated indicator and operable to receive light from the light source.

Optical System for a Scanner

An optical system for a scanner according to one example embodiment includes a light source for illuminating a target area and a plurality of mirrors that includes a first mirror positioned to receive a light beam traveling along a first optical path and to reflect the beam along a second optical path. A second mirror receives the beam traveling along the second optical path and reflects the beam along a third optical path. A third mirror receives the beam traveling along the third optical path and reflects the beam along a fourth optical path. A fourth mirror receives the beam traveling along the fourth optical path and reflects the beam along a fifth optical path. A fifth mirror receives the beam traveling along the fifth optical path and reflects the beam along a sixth optical path. An image sensor receives the beam and senses an image of the target area. 1. An optical system for a scanner , comprisinga light source for illuminating a target area to be scanned; a first mirror spaced vertically from the target area and positioned to receive a light beam traveling along a first optical path between the target area and the first mirror when the target area is illuminated by the light source and to reflect the light beam along a second optical path between the first mirror and a second mirror;', 'the second mirror being positioned to receive the light beam traveling along the second optical path and to reflect the light beam along a third optical path between the second mirror and a third mirror, the third optical path crossing the first optical path;', 'the third mirror being positioned to receive the light beam traveling along the third optical path and to reflect the light beam along a fourth optical path between the third mirror and a fourth mirror, the fourth optical path crossing the first optical path;', 'the fourth mirror being positioned to receive the light beam traveling along the fourth optical path and to reflect the light beam along a fifth optical path ...

Light Projection Unit, Image Reading Device Including Same, And Image Forming Apparatus Including The Image Reading Device

A light projection unit includes a substrate, a plurality of light emitting elements arrayed on the substrate in a main scanning direction and including light emitting surfaces, a light guide facing the light emitting surfaces to direct light projected from the light emitting elements onto an illumination target and including a first positioning portion, and a holder including a second positioning portion that engages the first positioning portion of the light guide to position the light guide on the holder. The first positioning portion of the light guide is positioned between centers of light emission of adjacent light emitting elements in the main scanning direction of the substrate when the first positioning portion engages the second positioning portion of the holder. 1. A light projection unit , comprising:a substrate;a plurality of light emitting elements arrayed on the substrate in a main scanning direction, each of the light emitting elements including a light emitting surface to project light;a light guide disposed facing the light emitting surfaces of the light emitting elements, to direct light projected from the light emitting elements onto an illumination area of an illumination target, the light guide including a first positioning portion; anda holder including a second positioning portion to engage the first positioning portion of the light guide, to position the light guide on the holder,the first positioning portion of the light guide being positioned between centers of light emission of adjacent light emitting elements in the main scanning direction of the substrate when the first positioning portion engages the second positioning portion of the holder, one of the first positioning portion and second positioning portion including a projection, and another of the first positioning portion and second positioning portion including a concave portion.2. The light projection unit according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when the first positioning ...

VESSEL FOR SCANNING DOCUMENTS

A method of scanning a document uses a document scanning device having a case which defines a cavity and has a docking location on a first side and a document platform on a second opposed side. The method includes steps of inserting an electronic image capturing device into the docking location, inserting a document to be scanned onto the document platform, activating a camera on the electronic image capturing device, and capturing an image of the document. Once the document image has been captured, the method may also include a further step of transmitting the image to another location, using a communications network. 1. A collapsible document scanning device , comprising:a docking location for receiving and docking an image capturing device;a document platform spaced from said docking location for receiving a document to be scanned; andstructure for supporting each of said docking location and said document platform in spaced relationship to one another in an expanded, operable configuration, said structure comprising a plurality of members which are movable to re-configure the structure from said expanded configuration to a collapsed configuration, in order to render the device inoperable and conveniently transportable or storable.2. The document scanning device as recited in claim 1 , and further comprising a support plate adjacent to said docking location for supporting the image capturing device which has been inserted into said docking location.3. The document scanning device as recited in claim 2 , wherein the docking location comprises an aperture having a suitable size and shape for receiving the image capturing device.4. The document scanning device as recited in claim 3 , wherein the image capturing device comprises a tablet p.c.5. The document scanning device as recited in claim 4 , wherein the image capturing device comprises a smart phone.6. The document scanning device as recited in claim 1 , wherein said structure comprises a box having a front ...

Ultra thin light scanning apparatus for portable information device

Disclosed is an ultra thin optical scanning device for a portable information device, which includes an LED as a light source and totally reflects light from an object-side surface to form an image, thereby increasing a contrast ratio of the image and improving the resolution thereof. The ultra thin optical scanning device includes a light emitting device that emits light for sensing an object, an object-side surface contacting the object and totally reflecting the light emitted from the light emitting device, an image formation part collecting the light totally reflected by the object-side surface, and transmitting the light, and a light receiver part forming an image by using the light transmitted by the image formation part.

IMAGE READING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME

An image reading device and an image forming apparatus having the same, that can prevent unnecessary wear of components or damage of a document when a simplex scanning operation is carried out. The image reading device includes a first reading unit and a second reading unit. The first reading unit includes a first scan unit to scan a first surface of a document, a first press member mounted while opposing the first scan unit, and a first elastic member to bias the first scan unit or the first press member to closely contact the document with the first scan unit. The second reading unit includes a second scan unit to scan a second surface of the document, a second press member mounted while opposing the second scan unit, and a second elastic member to bias the second scan unit or the second press member to closely contact the document with the second scan unit. The second scan unit and the second press member are separated from each other by a lifting device. The first elastic member to bias the first scan unit or the first press member has an elastic force different from an elastic force of the second elastic member to bias the second scan unit or the second press member. 1. An image forming apparatus , comprising:a frame; andan image reading device mounted in the frame, and comprising:a first reading unit including a first scan unit to scan a first surface of a document, a first press member mounted while opposing the first scan unit, and a first elastic member to bias the first scan unit or the first press member to closely contact the document with the first scan unit; anda second reading unit including a second scan unit to scan a second surface of the document, a second press member mounted while opposing the second scan unit, and a second elastic member to bias the second scan unit or the second press member to closely contact the document with the second scan unit,wherein the first elastic member to bias the first scan unit or the first press member has an ...

DOCUMENT SCANNER FOR A HANDHELD COMPUTING DEVICE

A scanner for a handheld computing device is disclosed. The scanner includes a housing. A USB port is on the housing. The scanner also includes a memory. A scanning microprocessor is configured and arranged to scan and store images on the memory. An USB controller is configured and arranged to mount the memory as a USB mass storage class device to a handheld computing device connected to the USB port. 1. A scanner for a handheld computing device , comprising:a housing;a USB port on the housing;a memory;a scanning microprocessor configured and arranged to scan and store images on the memory; andan USB controller configured and arranged to mount the memory as a USB mass storage class device to a handheld computing device connected to the USB port.2. The scanner of claim 1 , further comprising an authentication chip connected to the scanning microprocessor.3. The scanner of claim 1 , further comprising a first button configured and arranged to toggle the scanning microprocessor between a color mode and a black and white mode.4. The scanner of claim 1 , further comprising a second button configured and arranged to cycle the scanning microprocessor through available scanning resolutions.5. The scanner of claim 4 , wherein the second button may be cycled between 300 claim 4 , 600 and 1200 DPI.6. The scanner of claim 1 , further comprising a slot configured and received to receive removable media.7. The scanner of claim 1 , further comprising a RAM buffer configured and arranged to temporarily store images.8. The scanner of claim 1 , wherein the memory is removable.9. The scanner of claim 1 , further comprising a fault indicator providing feedback to the user that the scan is too fast.10. The scanner of claim 1 , further comprising a display configured and arranged to indicate settings of the scanner.11. The scanner of claim 1 , wherein communications with the handheld computing device are through the External Accessory Framework protocol.12. The scanner of claim 1 , ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

An image forming apparatus including a control section which detects an offset of a recording sheet being conveyed, the offset being in a main scanning direction perpendicular to a conveyance direction of the recording sheet; performs an offset regulation control which adjusts a main scanning direction image area signal in accordance with the offset; and forms a patch at a non-transfer area on an image carrier, wherein the control section performs a first control based on the offset of the recording sheet for the offset regulation control while a sub scanning direction image area signal is active for image forming on the recording sheet, and performs a second control for the offset regulation control while the image area signal in the sub scanning direction is inactive. 15-. (canceled)6. An image forming apparatus comprising a control section which detects an offset of a recording sheet being conveyed in a main scanning direction perpendicular to a conveyance direction of the recording sheet; performs an offset regulation control which adjusts a main scanning direction image area signal which represents an image area in the main scanning direction in accordance with the offset; forms a patch at a non-transfer area where image to be transferred to the recording sheet is not formed on an image carrier; and controls an image forming condition by reading the patch by a sensor ,wherein the control section performs a first control which generates a main scanning direction image area signal for adjusting the offset of the recording sheet at an image transferring area where image is transferred to the image recording sheet while a sub scanning direction image area signal which represents an image area in a sub scanning direction perpendicular to the main scanning direction is active and forms the image to be transferred to the recording sheet at the image transferring area on the image carrier in accordance with the adjusted main scanning direction image area signal, and ...

OPTICAL SCANNING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

An optical scanning apparatus, including: light sources; a deflector configured to deflect beams emitted from the light sources; and imaging optical systems configured to focus the beams deflected by a deflecting surface of the deflector on surfaces to be scanned, respectively, wherein: the beams entering the deflecting surface are P-polarized beam; the optical scanning apparatus further includes at least one reflection optical element reflecting a beam in a sub-scanning cross section on each of optical paths from the deflecting surface to the surfaces to be scanned; the optical paths include first and second optical paths having different numbers of the reflection optical elements from each other; and the optical scanning apparatus further includes an adjustor configured to adjust an output of a light source corresponding to at least one of the first and the second optical paths from among the light sources so that predetermined conditions are satisfied. 2. An optical scanning apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the adjustor is configured to adjust the output of the light source corresponding to the at least one of the first optical path and the second optical path from among the plurality of light sources so that the following conditions are further satisfied:{'br': None, '0.9Bm≦Ap≦1.1Bm; and'}{'br': None, '0.9Am≦Bp≦1.1Am.'}3. An optical scanning apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the image height L comprises an image height allowing the same light quantity when an offset value calculated from a design value of an image plane illuminance is added to light quantities measured on the plurality of surfaces to be scanned.4. An optical scanning apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the first optical path comprises an optical path toward a surface to be scanned which is spatially farthest from the deflector.5. An optical scanning apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the second optical path comprises an optical path toward a surface to be scanned which ...

Image Forming Apparatus and Control Method Thereof

A 2-pixel averaging unit () halves an input image in the subscanning direction, and a multi-level error diffusion unit () performs multi-level error diffusion processing. A 2-pixel reconstruction unit () replaces each pixel with two pixels adjacent in the subscanning direction. A density value exchange unit () exchanges pixel values adjacent in the subscanning direction in each of 2×2 pixel blocks arranged in a checkered pattern in the image after replacement. High-density blocks each serving as a set of high-density dots and low-density blocks each serving as a set of low-density dots can be generated as 2×2 pixel blocks. The exposure region can be concentrated in PWM conversion. 1. An image forming apparatus which forms a visible image by exposure scanning and development on an image carrier and transfers the visible image to a print medium , the apparatus comprising:an averaging unit configured to average H pixels (H is not smaller than 2) adjacent in a subscanning direction serving as a conveyance direction of the print medium in an input image, thereby reducing a size to 1/H in the subscanning direction;a multi-level error diffusion unit configured to perform multi-level error diffusion processing for each pixel in an output image from the averaging unit;a H-pixel reconstruction unit configured to replace each pixel in an output image from the multi-level error diffusion unit with H pixels adjacent in the subscanning direction; anda generator configured to generate an exposure control signal for performing the exposure scanning, based on an output image from the H-pixel reconstruction unit.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the H-pixel reconstruction unit generates a screen angle.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the H-pixel reconstruction unit has a selection table of an M×N size (M and N are integers of not smaller than 1 and either of M and N is an integer of not smaller than 2) claim 1 , andthe H-pixel reconstruction unit selects ...

Image Reading Apparatus

An image reading device includes: an original table having a stationary original reading area and a moving original reading area on its top surface; an image reading unit provided inside the original table and moving the reading line in the direction of the width of the stationary original reading area and to the moving original reading area with the direction of the length of the stationary original reading area as the reading line; an original cover openably and closably provided on the original table so as to cover at least the stationary original reading area; and an ADF having an original conveyance path leading from an original tray by way of the moving original reading area to an original output tray. The image reading device reads originals of sizes larger than the readable stationary original size without any size increase of the device. 1. An image reading device comprising:an original table including a first area for a stationary original and a second area for a moved original;an operational panel disposed on a first side of the image reading device;an original placement portion:an original output portion; andan auto document feeder separately and independently provided adjacent to the operational panel, and having a U-turn path which extends from the original placement portion by way of the second area to the original output portion, the original output portion being provided adjacent to the auto document feeder and extending toward a second side opposite to the first side of the image reading device,wherein each of the first area and the second area has an exposed portion, each exposed portion having a rectangular shape,wherein the longitudinal direction of each exposed portion coincides with each other, andwherein the second area is provided between the first area and the first side of the image reading device.2. The image reading device according to claim 1 , wherein one of the original output portion and the original placement portion is provided ...

ILLUMINATOR AND IMAGE READING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME

Disclosed are an illuminator and an image forming apparatus employing an illuminator. The illuminator includes a light guide to guide light generated from a light source to an object to be illuminated. The light guide includes at least one incidence face facing the light source and an emission face configured to emit the light to the target object. A diffusion pattern may be formed on the emission face to extend from one longitudinal end to the other longitudinal end of the emission face. The emission face may have a constant cross section or a varying cross section along a longitudinal direction thereof. The illuminator may be part of an image reading device to uniformly or near uniformly irradiate light to a document. The illuminator may also be incorporated in an image forming apparatus to irradiate light to a photosensitive body for elimination or reduction of electric potential from the photosensitive body. 1. An illuminator , comprising:at least one light source configured to generate light; anda light guide comprising at least one incidence face, through which the light from the at least one light source enters the light guide, and an emission face, through which the light exits the light guide toward a target object,wherein the light guide comprises a diffusion pattern formed on the emission face, the diffusion pattern having a plurality of semi-cylindrical structures arranged along a width direction of the emission face, andwherein a radius of curvature of the plurality of semi-cylindrical structures becomes increased while getting farther away from the at least one light source.2. The illuminator according to claim 1 , wherein the emission face is symmetrical about a center along a longitudinal direction thereof.3. The illuminator according to claim 1 , wherein the emission face has a cross section that varies along a longitudinal direction thereof.4. The illuminator according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one light source comprises a first light ...

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS WITH IMPROVED IMAGE PROCESSING EFFICIENCY

A multifunctional printer comprises a CCD for reading an image on one side of a document, a CIS for reading an image on the other side of the document, an image processing unit for processing the image of the side read by the CCD or the CIS, and a determining unit (S) for determining which of the images of the sides read by the CCD and the CIS is to be processed first by the image processing unit. 118.-. (canceled)19. An image processing apparatus capable of reading images on both sides of a document while transporting said document , comprising:a first image reading unit for reading an image on one side of said document;a second image reading unit for reading an image on the other side of said document;an image processing unit for processing the image of the side read by said first and second image reading unit; anda determining unit for determining which of the images of the sides read by the first and second image reading units is to be processed first by said image processing unit,wherein said determining unit determines that the image of the side that requires a shorter image processing time of said image processing unit is to be processed first.20. The image processing apparatus according to claim 19 , wherein said image processing unit performs image processing on a page-by-page basis.21. The image processing apparatus according to claim 19 , wherein said first image reading unit includes a CCD for reading an image on a front side of a document by emitting light to the front side of said document and receiving reflected light from said document.22. The image processing apparatus according to claim 19 , wherein said second image reading unit includes a CIS for reading an image on a back side of a document by emitting light to the back side of said document from a built-in light source and receiving reflected light from said document.23. The image processing apparatus according to claim 19 , wherein said image processing unit performs image processing on a line ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, IMAGE FORMING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

Banding can be prevented and image-quality degradation can be reduced. An image processing apparatus includes first creation means configured to distribute density of image data to a pixel on another scanning line on the basis of a difference between an actual print position of the image data and a reference position and to create position-corrected image data, second creation means configured to correct the image data using a correction value corresponding to a position of the image data and to create density-corrected image data, and generation means configured to generate output image data using the position-corrected image data created by the first creation means and the density-corrected image data created by the second creation means. 1. An image forming apparatus which scans and irradiates a photosensitive member which is rotated in a sub scanning direction , by moving a laser beam according to image data in a main scanning direction , develops a latent image formed on the photosensitive member with the laser beam , and transfers the developed latent image to a recording medium , the image forming apparatus comprising:an acquiring unit configured to acquire first image data or second image data, the first image data being obtained by correcting image data by distributing, based on a difference between an actual print position and a reference position of the image data, each pixel value of the image data to pixels of a plurality of scanning lines, and the second image data being obtained by correcting the image data using a correction value according to a position in the sub scanning direction of the image data; anda generation unit configured to generate output image data using the first image data and the second image data.2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:an irradiation unit configured to irradiate the photosensitive member with a laser beam via an optical system; anda driving unit configured to drive the irradiation ...

IMAGE DETERMINING APPARATUS AND IMAGE DETERMINING METHOD

Erroneous determination of an image caused by color shift is prevented. Image data is divided in a sub-scanning direction into a first region where color shift hardly occurs and a second region where color shift easily occurs. There are detected a first color line drawing extending in a main-scanning direction in the first region, a second color line drawing extending in the main-scanning direction and having a width larger than that of the first color line drawing in the second region, and a third color line drawing extending in the sub-scanning direction in the image data. On the basis of the detected first, second, and third color line drawings, it is determined whether a document is a color document or not. 18.-. (canceled)9. An apparatus comprising:a dividing unit configured to divide image data into a first area and a second area, wherein the second area is an area in which color shift occurs more often than the first area;a first determining unit configured to determine whether a line includes a color pixels group which is longer than a first length in a sub-scanning direction;a second determining unit configured to determine whether a line which is determined to include the color pixels group continues longer than a second length in a main-scanning direction;a third determining unit configured to determine whether the image data is color data or not color data according to the determination made by the second determining unit; andwherein the second length which is used at the first area is shorter than the second length which is used at the second area.10. An apparatus comprising:a dividing unit configured to divide image data into a first area and a second area, wherein the second area is an area in which color shift occurs more often than the first area;a first determining unit configured to determine whether a line includes plural color pixels groups which are longer than a first length in a sub-scanning direction;a second determining unit configured to ...

RECEIPTS SCANNER AND FINANCIAL ORGANIZER

A portable device is configured to obtain an image of a document, the document being of no predefined format and containing numerical data. The numerical data is extracted and automatically organized into a report in a predefined or customized format and stored into a database. The database is accessible and searchable by a user to obtain either the numerical data of the image or the report. 1receiving an image of a document, the document being of no predefined format and containing numerical information;processing the image of the document to extract the numerical information from the image; andcreating report information from the extracted numerical information.. A non-transitory computer readable medium having computer executable instructions for performing a method comprising the steps of: This application is a continuation application of U.S. Ser. No. 13/459,951, filed Apr. 30, 2012, which is a continuation application of U.S. Ser. No. 13/188,603, filed Jul. 22, 2011, which is a continuation application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/782,271, filed May 18, 2010 (now U.S. Pat. No. 8,009,334), which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/054,390, filed on Jan. 24, 2002 (now U.S. Pat. No. 7,746,510) which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/265,406, filed on Feb. 1, 2001, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference.1. Field of the InventionThis invention relates to a scanner apparatus to scan receipts into a computer and a software program which automatically organizes all the information that can be viewed in various formats, namely, tabular statements, pie-charts, etc., and allows for record keeping, budgeting and reconciliation.2. Description of the Related ArtAlmost everybody might have wondered at one time or other about where his/her salary is going. Many people think “Although I make more than enough money, I do not know how I am spending it”.You might have attempted to keep track ...

DOCUMENT SCANNER WITH INSTANT RETRIEVAL PROCESS

An improved document scanner for imaging documents and decoding coded indicia such as bar codes and magnetic strips is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, the scanner incorporates a set of emergency exit instructions so that a user can always retrieve sensitive documents at a moment's notice. These instructions include receiving an emergency exit command from a jamming sensor or from the user, and then attempting mechanical translation toward a first exit and further subsequent translation toward a second exit. If the document is not successfully retrieved, the scanner prepares for manual document extraction as detailed herein. 1. A document scanner for extracting identifying information comprising:a defined path in which a document can be mechanically translated, said defined path having a first opening in an external housing and a second opening in said external housing opposite said first opening;a sensor array area enclosing a portion of said defined path;a motor or actuator capable of mechanically translating a document both in a first direction along said defined path and in a second direction opposite to said first direction along said defined path;an access door in said external housing that opens to allow access to a document inside of said external housing; and receiving an emergency exit command;', 'instructing said motor or actuator to mechanically translate said document along said defined path toward said first opening;', 'instructing said motor or actuator to mechanically translate said document in a reverse direction along said defined path toward said second opening; and', 'preparing said document scanner for manual document extraction by a user., 'a processor in communication with a memory, said processor capable of executing an automated document extraction process, said automated document extraction process comprising2. The document scanner of claim 1 , further comprising:a digital camera comprising a lens and a sensor array for acquiring at ...

Optical scanner and image forming apparatus including same

An optical scanner includes a light source for projecting a light beam, a deflector for deflecting the light beam, a reflective member for reflecting the light beam toward a target, a contact member, and a pressing member. The reflective member includes a reflective plane and a rear plane opposite the reflective plane. The contact member contacts one of the rear plane of the reflective member and a first lateral plane perpendicular to the reflective plane to position the reflective member in place. The pressing member presses the reflective member against the contact member and includes a first pressing portion to press the reflective plane of the reflective member and a second pressing portion to press a ridge of the reflective member at which the reflective plane and a second lateral plane opposite the first lateral plane and perpendicular to the reflective plane of the reflective member meet.

OPTICAL RADIATION DEVICE, IMAGE READER, AND IMAGE FORMING DEVICE

An optical radiation device includes a long light source unit in which light emitting elements are arranged in array, a long substrate on which the light source unit is mounted, a long optical guide to guide the light beams from the light emitting elements to a predetermined plane, and an optical collector to collect the light beams reflected by the predetermined plane. The length of an effective read area from a reading center of the optical collector to one end of the predetermined plane is different from that of an effective read area from the reading center to the other end thereof. The optical guide formed by injection molding includes a gate at one end in a length direction and a surface at the other end to exert total reflection, and is disposed so that the gate is positioned on the a same side as a shorter effective read area. 1. An optical radiation device comprising:a light source unit of a long length in which light emitting elements are arranged in array to radially project light beams;a substrate of a long length on which the light source unit is mounted;an optical guide long in a same direction as the substrate and made from a translucent material to guide the light beams from the light emitting elements in a certain direction to project the light beams to a predetermined plane; andan optical collector to collect the light beams reflected by the predetermined plane, wherein:a length of an effective read area from a reading center of the optical collector to one end of the predetermined plane is different from that of an effective read area from the reading center to the other end of the predetermined plane;the optical guide is formed by injection molding, includes a gate at one end in a length direction and a surface at the other end formed to exert total reflection, and is disposed so that the gate is positioned on a same side as the effective read area of a shorter length.2. An image reader to read an image on a document , comprising:{'claim-ref': ...

Image forming apparatus and gradation correction method for the same

An image forming apparatus and a gradation correction method for the same are provided. An image forming apparatus includes an image forming section that forms a plurality of patch bands in a plurality of positions in a main scanning direction on an image bearing member, each of the plurality of patch bands having a plurality of gradation patches disposed in a sub-scanning direction; a density detection section that detects densities of the plurality of patch bands; and a control section that performs gradation correction based on detection results from the density detection section. The plurality of patch bands differs from each other.

DOCUMENT PHOTOSENSOR OF SURFACE-MOUNTED ELEMENTS

A document photosensor is provided which comprises upper and lower sensor assemblies and disposed on opposite sides of a passageway along which a document is transported. Upper sensor assembly comprises an upper substrate an upper LED chip surface-mounted on upper substrate and an upper PD chip surface-mounted on upper substrate Lower sensor assembly comprises a lower substrate a lower LED chip surface-mounted on lower substrate and a lower PD chip surface-mounted on lower substrate These chips and are secured at precise locations on upper and lower substrates and with accuracy on the order of a few micrometers or less to exactly detect by upper and lower PD chips lights irradiated from upper and lower LED chips and after penetration of these lights through particular points on a bill moved along passageway to improve validation performance of bill 115-. (canceled)16. A document photosensor comprising: an upper sensor assembly disposed on one side of a passageway along which a document is transported anda lower sensor assembly disposed on the opposite side of the passageway from the upper sensor assembly,wherein the upper sensor assembly comprises an upper substrate, an upper light emitting element surface-mounted on the upper substrate and an upper light receiving element surface-mounted on the upper substrate,the lower sensor assembly comprises a lower substrate, a lower light emitting element surface-mounted on the lower substrate and a lower light receiving element surface-mounted on the lower substrate,the upper light receiving element receives a light that is irradiated from the lower light emitting element and then penetrates the document moved along the passageway, andthe lower light receiving element receives another light that is irradiated from the upper light emitting element and then penetrates the document moved along the passageway.17. The document photosensor of claim 16 , wherein the upper sensor assembly comprises an upper bracket claim 16 , and an ...

IMAGE READING APPARATUS, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, READING METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

Contamination of a reading window is detected between documents by a contamination detection section when a plurality of sheets of documents are transferred and a transferred document is read through a reading window, transfer of the document is stopped by a stopping section based on the detection result, and a corresponding purport is displayed on a display section. 1. An image reading apparatus for reading an image of a transferred document through a reading window , the image reading apparatus comprising:a detection section for detecting contamination of the reading window between documents when a plurality of sheets of documents are transferred;a stopping section for stopping transfer of the document based on the detection result from the detection section; anda display section for displaying a corresponding purport when the transfer of the document is stopped.2. The image reading apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising an immediately previous image display section for displaying a preview image indicating an immediately previously read document on the display section when the transfer of the document is stopped.3. The image reading apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising an instruction receiving section for receiving an instruction to resume transfer of the document claim 1 , when the transfer of the document is stopped.4. The image reading apparatus according to claim 3 , further comprisinga lid body for covering the reading window; anda judging section for judging whether or not the lid body is opened, when the instruction receiving section receives the instruction to resume the transfer of the document,wherein when it is judged by the judging section that the lid body is opened, the detection section redetects contamination of the reading window.5. The image reading apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprisinga document transfer path; anda tray on which the document discharged through the transfer path is placed,wherein when ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND COMPUTER READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM STORING CONTROL PROGRAM

An image forming apparatus of the present invention determines whether or not electronic information on a displayed image on a portable display terminal set on a platen can be received from outside of the image forming apparatus, and generating converted data for printing by receiving said electronic information and converting it into a printable format when it is determined that the electronic information can be received (S or S). Meanwhile, the image forming apparatus generates scanned data for printing by scanning the displayed image on platen when it is determined that the electronic information cannot be received from outside (S or S). The image forming apparatus then prints the displayed image based on either converted data or the read data (S). 1. An image forming apparatus for printing a displayed image on display media including a portable display terminal set on a platen , comprising:a control unit for determining whether or not electronic information on said displayed image can be received from outside of said image forming apparatus;a conversion unit for generating converted data for printing said displayed image by receiving said electronic information from outside of said image forming apparatus and converting said electronic information into a printable format when it is determined that said electronic information can be received from outside;a scanning unit for generating scanned data for printing by scanning said displayed image when it is determined that said electronic information cannot be received; anda printing unit for printing said displayed image based on either said converted data generated by said conversion unit or said scanned data generated by said scanning unit.2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinoperational restrictions are imposed on said image forming apparatus so that only a predetermined range of operations of said image forming apparatus are permitted, andsaid conversion unit generates said converted data ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD OF SCANNING AND/OR PRINTING AN IMAGE

A scanning apparatus and a method thereof include a scanning unit scanning a document and outputting a scanned result, at least one external storage unit detachably attached to the apparatus, at least one internal storage unit, and a controller detecting an attachment state of the external storage unit and storing the scanned result in one of the external storage unit and the internal storage unit according to the attachment state of the external storage unit. The scanning unit of the scanning apparatus is combined with a user scanning unit and a user printing unit into a combination apparatus, and the scanned result is printed in a printing apparatus spaced-apart from the scanning apparatus by a distance, thereby removing cables between the scanning or printing apparatus and a personal computer. Regardless of an attachment state of the external storage unit, the document is scanned in the real time, and the scanning apparatus is commonly used with a plurality of personal computers which are not connected to the scanning apparatus. 1. An image forming device comprising:a printing unit to print an image on a print medium;a scanning unit to scan a document to generate scanned data;a port to removably receive a portable memory unit;a display unit to display the scanned data;a control unit operable to control direct and permanent storing of the scanned data in the portable memory unit without via an internal storage unit, wherein when the portable memory unit having the scanned data stored therein is detached from the port and subsequently attached to the port, the control unit is operable to control reading the scanned data from the portable memory unit, to control direct printing of the scanned data read from the portable memory unit via the printing unit without receiving printing instructions from a host computer;the internal storage unit, wherein the control unit is operable to control direct and permanent storing of the scanned data in the internal storage unit ...

Hand Held Symbology Reader Illumination Diffuser

A hand held industrial identification symbol reader projects diffuse illumination onto a region of interest to produce high contrast images of symbols. The diffuse illumination is particularly well suited for producing images of symbols that are marked directly on objects. The diffuse illumination is created through the use of an optically translucent diffuser having a generally tapered shape that distributes diffuse illumination throughout the field of view of the reader. The diffuse illumination can be supplemented with dark field illumination using selectively actuated illumination sources. 120.-. (canceled)21. An apparatus for imaging a symbol on an object , the apparatus comprising:a hand held portable imaging system having an imager;a lens disposed between the imager and a region of interest, the region of interest being the intended position of the symbol on the object, the lens and imager defining a field of view and an optical axis;a diffuser concentrically aligned with the optical axis, having a first end surrounding the field of view proximate to the lens, and a second end surrounding the field of view proximate to the region of interest;a dark field illuminating light pipe concentrically aligned with the optical axis and adjacent to the second end of diffuser; anda dark field illuminator directing illumination into the dark field illuminating light pipe.22. The apparatus according to wherein the diffuser is removably attached.23. The apparatus according to further comprising an illuminator to provide selective illumination of the diffuser.24. The apparatus according to wherein the diffuser has a first color characteristic claim 23 , the illuminator emits illumination having a color characteristic similar to the first color characteristic claim 23 , and the dark field illuminator emits illumination having a second color characteristic.25. The apparatus according to wherein the first color characteristic is blue claim 24 , and the second color ...

IMAGE SENSOR UNIT, IMAGE READING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

A sensor substrate unit is formed by connecting edges of a plurality of sensor substrates in a longitudinal direction. Sensor chips at the edges are mounted beyond the edges. The edges include convex portions and convex portions for connecting the sensor substrates. Farthest tips of the sensor chips are positioned inside of farthest edges of the convex portions and inside of farthest edges of the convex portions in the longitudinal direction. 1. An image sensor unit comprising:a light source that illuminates an object to be read;a sensor substrate unit that is connected with a plurality of sensor substrates comprising a plurality of photoelectric conversion elements arranged and mounted in a line in a longitudinal direction;a light condenser that focuses light from the object to be read on the sensor substrate unit; anda supporting body that supports the light source, the sensor substrate unit, and the light condenser, whereinthe sensor substrate unit is formed by connecting edges of the sensor substrates in the longitudinal direction,the photoelectric conversion elements at the edges are mounted beyond the edges,the edges comprise connection means that connects the sensor substrates, andfarthest tips of the photoelectric conversion elements are positioned inside of farthest edges of the connection means in the longitudinal direction.2. The image sensor unit according to claim 1 , whereinthe connection means comprises at least two convex portions that cause part of the sensor substrates to protrude parallel to mounting surfaces of the sensor substrates and that are separated and formed in a width direction, andthe photoelectric conversion elements are disposed between the convex portions as seen from a direction orthogonal to the mounting surfaces of the sensor substrates.3. The image sensor unit according to claim 2 , whereinthe convex portions formed at the edges of the sensor substrates are connected to each other in the longitudinal direction by being fitted to ...

IMAGE SENSOR UNIT, IMAGE READING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

In an image sensor unit, sensor substrates include a plurality of edges arranged on a substrate holder in a longitudinal direction at predetermined intervals, sensor chips at the edges are mounted beyond the edges, and the substrate holder includes positioning portions that position the sensor chips. 2. The image sensor unit according to claim 1 , whereinthe substrate holder comprises a holding portion parallel to the longitudinal direction,the positioning means is arranged on the holding portion and comprises an abutment portion parallel to a width direction,the edges of the sensor substrates in the width direction are abutted with an inner wall of the holding portion, andthe edges of the sensor substrates in the longitudinal direction are abutted with the abutment portion.3. The image sensor unit according to claim 2 , whereinin the positioning means, a height dimension from a bottom surface of the holding portion is smaller than a thickness dimension of the sensor substrates.4. The image sensor unit according to claim 1 , whereinthe substrate holder comprises a holding portion parallel to the longitudinal direction,the positioning means comprises a groove portion formed parallel to a main-scan direction,the photoelectric conversion elements mounted beyond the edges are abutted with an inner wall of the groove portion, andthe edges of the sensor substrates in the longitudinal direction are abutted with the abutment portion.5. The image sensor unit according to claim 2 , whereinthe positioning means can move in the longitudinal direction in the holding portion.6. The image sensor unit according to claim 1 , whereinwhen the sensor substrates to be arranged are defined as a first sensor substrate and a second sensor substrate,the first sensor substrate and the second sensor substrate comprise edges facing each other,the edge of the first sensor substrate comprises a convex portion protruding toward the second sensor substrate,the edge of the second sensor substrate ...

IMAGE SCANNER, AUTO DOCUMENT FEEDER, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

An image scanner includes: an image sensor that photo-electrically converts reflected light from a document irradiated with light by a light source; an A/D converter that converts an analog image signal output from the image sensor into a digital signal; a lighting control unit that adjusts, in a period other than a document scanning period, a lighting period of the light source so that the light source is turned on and off alternately in a repetitive manner in units of a line cycle; a black correction unit that generates reference black data used for black correction based on effective pixel data in a light source non-lighting period in the period other than the document scanning period; and a white correction unit that generates shading data used for shading correction based on effective pixel data in a light source lighting period in the period other than the document scanning period. 1. An image scanner , comprising:a light source that irradiates a document with light;an image sensor that photo-electrically converts reflected light from the document irradiated with light by the light source;an A/D converter that converts an analog image signal output from the image sensor into a digital signal to output the digital signal;a lighting control unit that adjusts, in a period other than a document scanning period, a lighting period of the light source so that the light source is turned on and off alternately in a repetitive manner in units of a line cycle;a black correction unit that generates reference black data used for black correction based on effective pixel data in a light source non-lighting period in the period other than the document scanning period; anda white correction unit that generates shading data used for shading correction based on effective pixel data in a light source lighting period in the period other than the document scanning period.2. The image scanner according to claim 1 , wherein the image sensor includes a plurality of sensor chips for ...

IMAGE SCANNING APPARATUS SCANNING DOCUMENT IMAGE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INCLUDING IMAGE SCANNING APPARATUS

An image scanning apparatus scanning a document image includes a document conveying unit, an image scanning unit, a foreign object detecting unit, a display unit, and a control unit. The document conveying unit feeds pages of a document loaded on a document feed tray one at a time. The image scanning unit scans each fed page of the document on a scanning face. The foreign object detecting unit detects whether a foreign object exists on the scanning face based on the image data on the page of the document scanned on the scanning face. The control unit causes the display unit to display the detection of a foreign object if a last page of the document loaded on the document feed tray is scanned and the foreign object on the scanning face is detected based on the image data on the last page of the document. 1. An image scanning apparatus comprising:a document conveying unit configured to feed pages of a document loaded on a document feed tray one at a time;an image scanning unit configured to scan each page of the document fed by the document conveying unit on a certain scanning face;a foreign object detecting unit configured to detect whether a foreign object exists on the scanning face based on the image data on the page of the document scanned on the scanning face of the image scanning unit;a display unit configured to display information relating to a result of the detection of the foreign object; anda control unit configured to cause the display unit to display the detection of a foreign object if a last page of the document loaded on the document feed tray is scanned on the scanning face of the image scanning unit and the foreign object on the scanning face is detected based on the image data on the last page of the document which is scanned.2. The image scanning apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein, if the last page of the document loaded on the document feed tray is scanned on the scanning face of the image scanning unit and no foreign object is detected on ...

SAMPLE INFORMATION DETECTION APPARATUS AND SAMPLE INFORMATION DETECTION METHOD

According to an embodiment, a sample information detection apparatus includes, a reflection unit includes a reflection mirror configured to reflect an image of a sample container configured to contain a sample, an image acquisition unit includes an imaging unit configured to image an imaging range covering images reflected by the reflection mirror, the image acquisition unit being configured to acquire the image of the sample container that is reflected by the reflection mirror, and a sample information detection unit configured to detect information displayed on a side portion of the sample container based on the acquired image. 1. A sample information detection apparatus comprising:a reflection unit comprising a reflection mirror configured to reflect an image of a sample container configured to contain a sample;an image acquisition unit comprising an imaging unit configured to image an imaging range covering images reflected by the reflection mirror, the image acquisition unit being configured to acquire the image of the sample container that is reflected by the reflection mirror; anda sample information detection unit configured to detect information displayed on a side portion of the sample container based on the acquired image.2. The sample information detection apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe information is sample information indicated by a barcode attached to a side face of the sample container,the reflection mirror is disposed on one side of the sample container conveyed in a standing state, the reflection mirror being configured to reflect an image of a side portion of the sample container on the side,the imaging unit is disposed on another side of the sample container, the imaging range covering another side portion of the sample container on the another side and a reflection face of the reflection mirror,the image acquisition unit is configured to acquire an image including the image of the side portion of the sample container that is ...

Omnidirectional laser scanning bar code symbol reader generating a laser scanning pattern with a highly non-uniform scan density with respect to line orientation

An improved laser scanning system is provided employing multiple off-center lasers and an irregular multi-sided scanning polygon, producing a laser scanning raster over a total sweep of approximately 180 degrees of polygon rotation (i.e. sweep), wherein the scanning region includes (i) a center scanning region with a first plurality of scanning lines, (ii) two mid scanning regions with a second plurality of scanning lines, and (iii) far left and right scanning regions each having a third plurality of scanning lines, to supports high (full) density, mid (2/3) density, and low (1/3) density scanning over the 180 degrees scanning region, for robust omni-directional scanning performance.

INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, NETWORK SYSTEM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD

An information processing system includes at least one information processing apparatus; a connecting unit configured to enable a connection with at least one device via a network; an acquiring unit configured to acquire attribute information on at least one distribution destination that is a destination of data to be distributed from the distribution destination, the distribution destination allowing a user to designate in the device; an output unit configured to output the acquired attribute information to the device via the network; and a distribution control unit configured to perform a process of distributing the data to the distribution destination designated by the user in the device after the attribute information is output to the device. 1. An information processing system comprising:at least one information processing apparatus;a connecting unit configured to enable a connection with at least one device via a network;an acquiring unit configured to acquire attribute information on at least one distribution destination that is a destination of data to be distributed from the distribution destination, the distribution destination allowing a user to designate in the device;an output unit configured to output the acquired attribute information to the device via the network; anda distribution control unit configured to perform a process of distributing the data to the distribution destination designated by the user in the device after the attribute information is output to the device.2. The information processing system according to claim 1 , further comprising a determining unit configured to determine based on the attribute information whether to distribute the data to the designated distribution destination claim 1 , whereinthe distribution control unit distributes the data to the designated distribution destination when the determining unit determines that the data is to be distributed to the distribution destination.3. The information processing system ...

Backlit Scanner System and Method

A backlit scanner uses an exposure control device to adjust the amount of backlight that reaches the vicinity of the transmissive medium being scanned by the scanner. In this way, the amount of backlight can be controlled on a scan-by-scan basis, depending upon exactly how much backlight will lead to optimal image quality. In some preferred embodiments the backlit scanner is designed to scan x-ray images and/or other transmissive-medium medical images. 1. A backlit scanner system for scanning images printed on a transmissive medium , the scanner comprises:a scanner to create an image based on light received from the transmissive medium when the transmissive medium is scanned; anda backlight assembly positioned on the scanner to backlight the transmissive medium, the assembly comprising a light source and an exposure control device which enables the user to adjust the intensity of the light source to optimize the quality of the scanned image.2. The scanner of claim 1 , wherein the exposure control device comprises a rheostat.3. The scanner of claim 1 , wherein the light source comprises an LED.4. A backlight assembly comprising a light source and an exposure control device which enables the user to adjust the intensity of the light source transmitted from the backlight assembly.5. The scanner of claim 1 , wherein the exposure control device comprises a rheostat.6. The scanner of claim 1 , wherein the light source comprises an LED.7. A method of scanning an image on a transmissive medium comprising:(a) providing a backlit scanner comprising a scanner to create an image based on light received from the transmissive medium when the transmissive medium is scanned; anda backlight assembly positioned on the scanner to backlight the transmissive medium, the assembly comprising a light source and an exposure control device which enables the user to adjust the intensity of the light source to optimize the quality of the scanned image;(b) placing a transmissive medium ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXTRACTING PRESCRIPTION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS FROM A LABEL

Systems and methods for extraction of prescription information from a medicine bottle are provided. Relevant prescription information and instructions are extracted by imaging or scanning the surface of the medicine bottle, along with spoken instructions based on the extracted information/instructions, are stored in a medicine bottle with an attachment or a storage device. A database of prescription labels used by various pharmacies is used to detect and parse text from the assembled image made of the several scans or images of the bottle. 1. A system for extracting prescription information from a medicine bottle , the system comprising:a slot to insert the medicine bottle;an illumination source such as LED; scan the outer surface of the medicine bottle, and', 'capture successive images or scans;, 'an imaging or scanning device to'}an optional mirror to reflect the image from the medicine bottle for image capturing to keep arrangement compact; control the operation of the imaging or scanning device,', 'assemble the scanned images or scans;, 'a microprocessor to'}a keypad to enter a digital pharmacy code for the dispensing pharmacy; anda microphone to record the patient's name.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the microprocessor contains recorded audio messages stored internally or on an external storage.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the microprocessor has access to a database of various dispensing pharmacies label templates to help detect and parse text from the assembled image or scan.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the prescription information is selected from the group consisting of prescription number claim 1 , patient name claim 1 , medication information claim 1 , medication name claim 1 , dose claim 1 , quantity claim 1 , frequency claim 1 , side effects claim 1 , warnings claim 1 , and directions.5. The system of claim 1 , further comprises of an attachment sensing and programming device.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the prescription ...

IMAGE CAPTURING DEVICE

Provided are an image capturing device having an image capturing unit which captures an image, a storage unit which stores the captured image, a wireless communication unit which communicates with a wireless communication terminal via a wireless line, and a detection unit which detects a predetermined condition. Further, the image capturing device has a control unit which restricts access from a wireless communication terminal while maintaining communication between the wireless communication unit and the wireless communication terminal when the detection unit detects the predetermined condition. 1. An image capturing device comprising:an image capturing unit which captures an image;a storage unit which stores the captured image;a wireless communication unit which communicates with a wireless communication terminal via a wireless line;a detector which detects a predetermined condition; anda controller which restricts access from a wireless communication terminal while maintaining communication between the wireless communication unit and the wireless communication terminal when the detector detects the predetermined condition.2. The image capturing device according to claim 1 ,wherein communication information which establishes communication between the wireless communication unit and the wireless communication terminal is displayed on a case.3. The image capturing device according to claim 1 ,wherein the detector includes time measuring unit and the predetermined condition is the elapse of a given set period of time.4. The image capturing device according to claim 1 , further comprising a movable unit capable of moving between a first position where image capturing by the image capturing unit is enabled and a second position where image capturing by the image capturing unit is disabled claim 1 ,wherein the detector includes position detecting unit which detects the position of the movable unit and the predetermined condition is the movable unit being arranged in the ...

LIGHT GUIDE FOR GUIDING LIGHT OF LIGHT SOURCE, IMAGE READING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS PROVIDED WITH THIS LIGHT GUIDE

A light guide includes a main body, an input surface, an output surface, a reflecting surface, a first diffusing portion and a second diffusing portion. The main body is guiding light. The light is inputted the input surface of the main body. The light is emitted from the output surface in a direction intersecting with the longitudinal direction. The reflecting surface is provided on the main body and opposite to the output surface. The first diffusing portion is formed on the reflecting surface closer to the input surface. The second diffusing portion is formed on the reflecting surface closer to a side opposite to the input surface. The first and the second diffusing portions have a first and a second length respectively in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction, and the first length is longer than the second length. 1. A light guide , comprising:a rod-like main body which is capable of guiding light in a longitudinal direction;an input surface which is provided on one end of the main body and on which the light is inputted;an output surface which is provided on the main body, from which the light is emitted in a direction intersecting with the longitudinal direction and which is long in the longitudinal direction;a reflecting surface which is a surface provided on the main body and opposite to the output surface;a first diffusing portion which is formed on a part of the reflecting surface closer to the input surface than a preset reference position and diffuses light; anda second diffusing portion which is formed on a part of the reflecting surface closer to a side opposite to the input surface than the reference position and diffuses light;wherein:the first diffusing portion has a first length in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction;the second diffusing portion has a second length in the direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction; andthe first length is longer than the second length.2. A light guide according to claim 1 , ...

OPTOELECTRONIC SENSOR AND METHOD FOR DETECTING OBJECT INFORMATION

An optoelectronic sensor () has a light receiver () for converting received light from a detection area () into an electrical signal. The sensor () comprises an evaluation unit () for obtaining information about objects in the detection area () from the electrical signal and aiming means () having at least one light source () and a pattern generating element () to make the detection area () visible with a light pattern (). The pattern generating element () comprises a plurality of cylindrical lenses () so that the generated light pattern () comprises a plurality of lines () showing the position of the detection area (). 11016121018122224281236. An optoelectronic sensor () having a light receiver () for converting received light from a detection area () into an electrical signal , the sensor () comprising an evaluation unit () for obtaining information about objects in the detection area () from the electrical signal and aiming means () having at least one light source () and a pattern generating element () to make the detection area () visible with a light pattern () ,{'b': 28', '30', '32', '34', '36', '38', '12, 'characterized in that the pattern generating element () comprises a plurality of cylindrical lenses (, , ) so that the generated light pattern () comprises a plurality of lines () showing the position of the detection area ().'}210. The sensor () according to claim 1 ,{'b': 10', '18', '12, 'the sensor () being a code reader whose evaluation unit () is configured to obtain information about code areas in the detection area () from the electrical signal and to read code information from the code areas.'}310. The sensor () according to claim 2 ,{'b': '16', 'wherein the code reader is a camera-based code reader whose light receiver () is a matrix-shaped or a line-shaped image sensor.'}410. The sensor () according to claim 1 ,{'b': 30', '32', '34', '38', '36, 'wherein the cylindrical lenses (, , ) are oriented with respect to one another in different directions ...

SCANNER MODULE AND IMAGE SCANNING APPARATUS EMPLOYING THE SAME

A scanner module and an image scanning apparatus employing the same. The scanner module comprises an illuminator for illuminating light on an object to be scanned. The illuminator includes a light emitting diode, a light guide extending in a main scanning direction to change a direction of the light received from the light emitting diode, and at least one elastic member to elastically support at least one longitudinal end of the light guide. As the light guide is elastically supported by the elastic member, convex deformation or bowing of an emission face of the light guide due to thermal expansion can be reduced. 1. An illuminator for use in an image scanning apparatus to illuminate light on an object to be scanned , comprising:a light source configured to produce the light;a light guide having an elongated shape with its length extending along a first direction, the light guide being configured to receive the light from the light source, and to change a direction of the received light;a light source holder to mount the light source to the light guide; andat least one elastic member elastically supporting at least one of longitudinal ends of the light guide.2. The illuminator according to claim 1 , wherein the light guide comprises an incidence face formed on at least one longitudinal end of the light guide claim 1 , the light guide receiving the light from the light source through the incident face claim 1 , andwherein the elastic member elastically supports the light source, so as to cause the light source to be in close proximity to the incidence face of the light guide.3. The illuminator according to claim 2 , wherein the elastic member supports the light source is disposed so as to elastically bias the light source toward the incidence face of the light guide.4. The illuminator according to claim 3 , wherein the elastic member is made of a thermally conductive material.5. The illuminator according to claim 4 , wherein the elastic member comprises a metallic ...

COLLIMATOR LENS, OPTICAL SCANNING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS USING SAME

In a collimator lens, in a case where divergent light emitted from a position P at a distance S from a second face enters the second face and imaging is performed at a position P at a distance S from a first face, in a temperature range of 0° C. to 60° C. and in a range of the emission wavelength of the light source which changes within the temperature range, and when a minimum value of a wavefront aberration of an image, which is generated at the position P by the divergent light emitted from the position P in a range of 0 Подробнее